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Author Dayton, Gage H., 1972-

Title Frogs and toads of Big Bend National Park / Gage H. Dayton, Raymond Skiles & Linnea B. Dayton
Edition 1st ed
Published College Station : Texas A & M University Press, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (51 pages) : color illustrations, color map
Series W.L. Moody, Jr., natural history series ; no. 36
ATxM nature guides
W.L. Moody Jr. natural history series ; no. 36.
TAM nature guides.
Contents Preface; Introduction; True Frogs; True Toads; Spadefoots; Narrow-mouthed Toads; Treefrogs; Tropical Frogs; Dichotomous Key to the Frogs and Toads of Big Bend National Park; Glossary; References; Index
Summary This fascinating look at the eleven amphibian species that call Texas? Big Bend National Park home is designed to help visitors of all ages and levels of experience understand how amphibians use the park?s environment and where each species is likely to be found.In words and pictures, the authors present the distinguishing features of each species so that visitors can identify the frogs and toads they see. Natural history and conservation information alerts readers to the special habits of these little creatures as well as to the changes in habitat brought on by grazing, introduced predators, and reduced water flow.Frogs and Toads of Big Bend National Park is highly recommended for amateur naturalists, herpetologists, and especially visitors and admirers of this fascinating region and its ecosystem
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Frogs -- Texas -- Big Bend National Park -- Identification
Toads -- Texas -- Big Bend National Park -- Identification
NATURE -- Animals -- Reptiles & Amphibians.
Frogs
Toads
SUBJECT Big Bend National Park (Tex.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85013944
Subject Texas -- Big Bend National Park
Genre/Form Electronic books
Field guides
Form Electronic book
Author Skiles, Raymond
Dayton, Linnea B
ISBN 9781603444958
1603444955
Other Titles Frogs & toads of Big Bend National Park